PhD position in ecological modelling and insect field ecology: University of Würzburg14.06.2016

University of Würzburg is seeking a highly motivated PhD student with experience and interest in both ecological modelling and field ecology. Applicants should have a MSc or Diploma degree in ecology or related disciplines and combine a strong interest and expertise in ecological modelling, plant-insect interactions, experimental field research, statistical data analysis (preferably in R) and scientific writing in English.

Knowledge in plant and insect identification as well as programming software are highly valued. A driver license is required.

The candidate is expected to work independently and to be able to integrate into an interdisciplinary and international team. The PhD position will be located at the Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology (http://www.zoo3.biozentrum.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/) in close collaboration with the newly founded Center for Computational and Theoretical Biology (CCTB), Biocenter, University of Würzburg, Germany. For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter and Prof. Dr Juliano Sarmento Cabral.

For more information and to apply, please download the official announcement, attached below:See Attached files here: